Chapter 73 Face–to–Face Confirmation

Hayley’s POV:

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Madeline stared at me, her eyes wide in disbelief. I bet she hadn’t expected an Omega like me to not only stand up to her, but also respond faster than she could,

With a fierce tug, she yanked her hand back. “Hayley, you just wait. The game has only just begun, and I have all the time in the world to play with you.”

With that menacing comment, she spun around and confidently walked towards her striking Ferrari, swiftly vanishing from sight.

Inside the car, Benjamin suddenly turned to me. He asked, “What did she just say to you? Was she yelling at you?”

Benjamin’s concern surprised me. Was he worried that Madeline, this beta, would use her bloodline rank to bully me?

But I wouldn’t give her that chance and certainly didn’t need Benjamin’s help. I casually replied, “Nothing much. We were just chatting.”

Benjamin gave me a long, searching look, clearly not believing my words. But he didn’t press further; instead, he simply said, “Just ignore her from now on.”

I agreed with that sentiment, though a question nags at me. Despite already knowing the answer in my heart, I couldn’t help but ask him. “Do you like her?”

moment the words left my mouth, the air turned thick with

all.” The three simple words were classic Benjamin–straightforward and to

secret joy flickered within me, and I added,

at how possessive I

with a penetrating gaze. Suddenly, he leaned closer,

raced. Hera was stirred

fought to suppress Hera’s urge to press myself against him. Flustered, I met his gaze. Before pulling back, he simply

forget it! I didn’t mean to pry; it

changed the subject. “I think I’ll get some napping. Call me

responded with

tried to get some sleep. But sleep evaded me as my thoughts tumbled in chaos. I realized that, like Hera, my feelings for Benjamin were growing

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computer. I immediately accessed Benjamin’s company

helping Benjamin translate documents in the Mornant language, working diligently until midnight. Finally, I

soon as I sent it, Benjamin texted me back. “That was quick! Looks

me. I never intended to be free labor! Although part of my motivation

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